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Deadwood seeks larger share of gaming proceeds; committee defers bill amid fiscal concerns
Summary
House Bill 1159 would alter the distribution of gaming revenues so the city of Deadwood receives 70% of the post‑cap balance instead of 10%, shifting a larger share to the city and reducing the state general fund share. Committee deferred action after testimony from Deadwood officials and the Bureau of Finance and Management.
The House Appropriations Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1159, a sponsor‑backed proposal to change how net municipal gaming proceeds tied to Deadwood are distributed so the city receives a larger share of the balance after mandated allocations.
Representative Scott Odenbach of Spearfish, joined by local officials and economic development advocates, said Deadwood is a statewide tourism engine that requires ongoing investment in infrastructure and historic preservation. Kevin Kukenbecker, Deadwood planning and historic preservation officer, walked the committee through the existing distribution formula and said that a 1995 cap — a fixed $6.8 million municipal floor —…
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